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The Minutes of the Re,Q:ul"ir liI~etinG of ,;he Se':mrd
City Council held JGnuary 21, 1918.
The meeting was called to order at 8pm ""J' Ex-O~(:'icio I\1a:ror
Cotter and. 8-11 memners :7ere p~."e::::on"t e:;:c8pting counci1m:c\n Sauers.
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The minutes of' tIlt) last meetin,q: '.'Te~'e reild and approved.
The Bills '.~ifter beinG lkr eel 1,y the Finance Committee "fere
read as follows:
The rJiners Store
$ 89.00 John Johnson
~ 2.50
Councilm2,n Lechner, ~',nd. 'hy Councilman Sexton moved the
above hills he paid no Clerk dr~".7 --,'ar "\ntsc'or s",me '..,nel. <:.t tIle
ce,ll of "the roll all co~mcilmen 'Present vot8d ";;.;;'e" "nel was so
ordered.
The Fire Committee re',jorted ,nil reccomended t1:e [Jurch'i-,-~iQC:: 0:':' a
Double Head Sil'on ".<'ire ALrm"nrl 8t.ted 'sha t the Se1'mrd Liccht
.",nd, Po";(:r Co, wouleL i'urnis}', elect:'ic cur:cent 01' tl'G oper:l cion
of s]TIn, free of ch".rge.
CO'Lll1cilm:'n 3e:;:ton moved "shel; the Ci t;;, Clerk request l;he
Se'.vard Lir-:ht :\nd Po':'er Co to ,'111(1 out t118 a":iproxime.te cost of
a :Dou1jle Head Siren ,.nc:. the inS'tcllluticm of S~1l'10, c,.lso thc:.t the
Clerk '(Tould consul i; -c.l,e Steumship Co"p:.nyl S to see L,' tho;\' ',:ould
al10;'1 an;;rtnil1Y ::'0:;" t'reir-r.t. Motion ',7,lS 'nd. i-J~.' COlU1cilm':.n
Lec'-ner C),nd c.'-1l"ried.
On Dotion the Council then acl.jollrned.
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Se"'fm'd Cit;' Council j:eld J2TI. 28th, 1918.
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The Bil18-,ftrr hpi'I''- ok1ed 1-,'- 1.1" 7in-lnce comr'1ittee "'ere
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Se..::".r 6 ~atcr &; lJo.H('r Co 100.00 c< O. Morford , 5.00
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J. L. Green 60.00 J. H. ---, " 75.00
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Jos "\-l- - 50.00 Chrrs . Ems1.'.'i J er 125.00
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U. 3. C:lo1e o L :'ioe 6.95 J. L. Gnlef 1.65
Se'.'Ti3-rd COIivnol'cicl Co 44.00 8e~Na::,,-'d Lt ;:> Co 146.85
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C'lrl st 'cgneth 5.00 Brown & Ha"Tkins 8.00
Jos Strejc,(Firo ::{oll) 20.00 Se?!rrr6 .Drug Co 8.85
Ga to ':::1 ~. rub. Co .90 Ale.slc8 Trans fer 79.00
CouncilnL,j1 Sauers, 2nd.,~: con'-:cilr:lc.n Car':.":,=ol'd ':loycd above
bills be p~,i(1, ,me] Clerk clraw wan'ants for s",me ,md 't the c,,3.11 of
the roll all councilmen voted "aye" and was so ordered.
On motion the Cour;ci1 then adjourned.
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T11e :,:inutes cc the Speebl i;1eeting of
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The meeting was callel to orier at 8pm oy E;~-Of;"icio :;Iayor
Cotter ani ",,11 COU;;~lJ.men,vere preaent excertinc; SO-uers.
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The obj cct 0;" 'u:1C 11.:::3tinS ';\'",.3 to k.:{e up the t81egram re-
eei ved [:'0(,1 representu.ti ve J. J. Finnes:cn.
After c. aiK--t li3e~Jaaion eOtl'lcil:.1Cin Sex:t;;;n ;;;oveJ. a resolution
"That th~ Sew~rd City Council reque2t Congres6 throu:h the aid of
Delagate Sulzer by cable for rermissicn to beni the City of Sewari
for a sum not excee:.linG ~. 50.000, :01' a pedol of t.venty years
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Floods, __n_l~cr Jt':,er '~ublic i:r,prove:.;ents." The resolution Wd:O
2nd. -':y council!:.:.tIl Cra'Nfor:iml at 'c\:" call 0: t'1e rull elll
councilmen present votel "aye" anl the ~~ycr iec1arel the 1'e-
s'~.l1ticn alc'!'ted.
Co'~,!.c i cr:i:in Sexten t>en ;j;oveJ. t._ t th,,,,
committee fro~ the ~ou~ail ~nj membera a-
te lr:lft t' 13 c~cble ','n1 et'Jcr C'1.o1e to J.
Sulzer i~ les~l fcrm. :1oticn was ani. by
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t~e citizen~ cOD~itt8e
J. Finne7an ani Dele~~te
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eel) "':Jl-"-(;~t~n L~chner
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F. L. Ball:1.ine
CeuTlc i Iman Sexton
Counciln~~n Crawfori
J. Linl18j Green
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H. V. :croban
This Co~~ittee to meet ~t 2pm. Friiay Febru~ry 8th, 1918.
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The reeetinc ~~s c~llei to oriel' at 8 p.m. oy ex-o~ficio
":ayor Cotter anl all councilmen were present ex'e~tiG: fubreuil.
The minutes of t:1C n:eetin-s heLl Feb. 10th. anJ. Feb. 7th.
1913 were rC:.J._l u.n.} arllr;.vei.
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The bills ~fter acing )Kei by the Finance Committee were
real as fmllows:-
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Jos. Strejc
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Carl Stangneth
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Councilr;ju.n Sauers, 2nJ.. by Councilman Sexton, moved. :lbove
billa be paid ani at the call of the roll, all councilmen present
voted. "aye" an1 was so ordered, and clerk was instructed to issue
':V3.,l"r:l.nt.3 for s~me.
The ffi:ltter of the, ci ty -Lakin::; over li!jht pol8:> on the corner
cn ErcaJway was discussed ani Councilman Lechner moved that this
mu. tter be laid over until t"e ci ty \'I3.S in bet",er financLl.l cir-
cumstances. :~otion was 8nJ. by Councilma.n Crawfori ani at t\e cal
of the roll all councilmen present voted Aye" exceptin~ Council-
man Sexton ',vho voteJ ~ncn, ani the ::ayor lecl",re5, the motion
c3.rriel.
After :l ahort discus.:lion, Council'Yia'~ Lechner ({lovel to recon-
sLier hia above motion resarling the purC;t;J.se cf ,:dorc3aii Light
poles anl I:.otion W;l.S 2nd. by Councila!U.n Sexton anil at ttie call of
the roll Councilmen Sexton, Lechner ani Cotter votel llayell anl
Ccuncil~^,:en Crawford ani Sauers votel "no" ani t::e ::3oyo1' leolared
t' e motien carrieJ, anj Councilman Lechner then movaJ an ameniman~
to his first r.lotion, that t:18 clerk notify tr.e property hollers
owning statal li~lt poles, that these poles ~oulj Je taken over
by the City of Se~~rl as 300n as the City was in better financial
conlition and t\~t the price to oe rail woull oe the 3aDe as the
cost of the other light polea alon~ the street, which were part
of the present lizhtins system. .At the ou.ll of t~le roll all
COllnoil,y,en presey;t 'lot e1 "ayell ani 'sa3 so orieeed..
On motion t:18 Ccancil t':en aijourned.
~~
~.... ~~() ~ u~_
Ex-Cffioi ':ayor,
\
N ..~~
'.l
r:"1nc
1 .1,.<,..:
':inut23 cf t'le ::c :;tin::; of t,,-e
hell 4th. 1915....
2- e'Nu.l~ i '1 (jWr.
"'; ...,
~_C'!Jr:Cl.l..
T~e meeting wa3 c~ll~~ to crisr ~t 8 p.m. by Ex-0fZicic
:,::..tycr Co<=ter an-l d..ll ;iJci~lJer.3 ,;ve~e rreaeY1t eX0e~~,ti(}g CO:1ncil,..:ln
2,~uera .
1
Tn3 {l.inutea or t:le ru:.;etirl"" ;'lt~l.i ?eb. 1,3th. 181 =, vver-2 reu..j
:J.D -'- u..:-"rrove J..
T~-le C)r..iin~Il~e reGulating tile Pe,lllars Lisenal~ ~vo..a i::1troJ.u~ei
by ::1yor Cotter ;:..nJ. ','1:-,3 1'eu.1 for its 1st. re~iing. Councilman
Cru.wfori, 2n1. by Council~an Sexton movei thu.t same ra3a its lat.
rsalins- :::.n" 2..t the cdll of the roll elll coun:::iL::en "TeS<::Clt voted
"aye" e.. :e;tinc; Counciln.;::l.n Iuireuil, Nho voteJ "no", u.~,j t'lS :,:u.yor
ieclareJ '~A Jrlinance pasaei Ita 1st. redling:
T113 bill for t~l:.Jdn3 hyJru.nts anlvu.ter bill were referrel
to the '17ater Cor:.l:i ttee to "8e reported on at next rnestinG'
The City ~re~au~er reI~orted t~~ ~ity C'lt of ,iebt a11,1 3uggeat-
ei t':at eLl1 lelin1uent taxes be br01.L~ht f'orvu.ri on CDe roll, ::11so
thu.t thd :::ity books ~e au1itei tc'~rch 1st. 1918. Councilmu.n
2exton movel thu.t the tax roll be :JrC~l'~':t fcr'.vc..r'I ;,L3 ,3u~:"~3tei
"YJ' t"l"t ,1-1,,,, rol"'l"'" ;3 '~u"'-' ro"D''''~tent ~1' -1 1'''1 t'""' '''orlr '0- 30' t"l~+
'__1".'" :.~(..... 1.I~1,-, '-' _..... t....'-' ~c ...........~.Jl:-'-' ~ ___ '_ ~.. ;...... ~v .....} ......_;.~ '.""""....
.30r.eOYle b= se8arei to :l,ujit t1:~ 8ity bnc~s. ~~oticn 0.:..Triei.
Tie bil "-.a after bein::: (V-ei. by tc,';: Finu.n:::e::-o:i,,~;i ttee, we"e
redd u.s follo~a:-
1
J. L. J'~~c3n
T".obert::>Jcst
.J03. ,~trej c
2. r:'.. :~crfor~
B:tc wn ['J.: :1:3.. ",v}.., in3
Jos. Strejc (FireR)
G~te~u.y Pub. Co.
"30.00
150.00
50.00
5.00
1.05
::;0.00
13.00
J. T,~. Po~i CI
:-il~.S. r....L3'/viler
='. d, Tloehlc;l,nn
Se~~rl Lt. & Pewer
~e~.v3..rj rr~JG Co.
Al J..3k:-1. lI'ana fer
>>75.00
135.00
75.00
C 141. 50
1.l0
17.50
CounciL"""n Se.dcn, 2nJ. by Coun:::ilc:J.n Lechner n;ovej Lm t the
~;JOV8 bi~:3 b2 l-~il ~nl cJ.orl. jr~w w~r~~ntd for 3~me> an~ ~t the
co.l1 of t}'lC l~Ol..:: C;,.l: C~c';_n0il!~".2n present '.l"otei "a,i8tt a[lJ. '"VCl..3 30
Oriel'dd..
On ~ction the Council then ~ijournei.
(j$J
f~.--//
Clerk.. .
~~~Qc.~
Ex of icio ':ayor
1
73
The ~,':inutc3
GI
t~12
:=;e,'ul",r ::c'oti:. of tl,<3 2e,'I~,r::l Ci ty Ccun:)il
.- ~ -
heLl March l8th. 1915..
rr1"L~ Y':~eeti'""'= N:::..a c~llel to cr.ler :.it 8 P.C"I. by r:~-:;'~=i8ic ~..;.yc~"
Cotter an.l ~ll COllncil;:~an we~e present ex~e~-ting SaueT3.
1
The :Iinut6s of t:!e ?=[;'JLl,l' :::ceting he'l
~V'ere 1"\3u.,.l an~~ ,:lPT")1"C~Ji3.l.
::arch 4th.
1 :;1 ~
""'-'-- "'
T~'l'3 re8i'""Yl:J.tiOT: 0.: C:o;1ncil!",.3.n LeC:~lner ',V:i-3 reu,...'i 3,.~-:1 CO:lt1('Jil-
s~n e~cton, 8n~. by CODncil~~n ~~~w~orj i~oveJ tl1~t sa~:e ~e ac~ert-
e1 on J: ~ril ~_.3t. l'.~l~:" at t'.le clc38 O~: t:le cOllneil rreeti!lS. -:otion
carr~e:i. .
Th'3 reiJl3.r IS C1rji:3.n::e '.vas real for its 3nl.
ti tle only ar:,l c.t the :)al1 of. the roll ::111 voteJ i
:xce' tir:::; Co')n:::~~r,,~m I:ubr2ui~,. who v~tei t1'2?t1, :_ml
J9c12~re~ the ~~~lnance paS3e~ It; 3n~. re_:~ln=..
r 3J..L1n.~' by
:"'~,,"'.ior C = .3'3..tlle
t'~:3 :::,yor
m1"he "1"1 0'" n,1~ 7'"" "y C'" T~~"nnI' -"or t""""i''1- '~"-'l"'-'n1-s ". s
.I.. I) _:..._ -L I '--:i"\.'. "--... "",tv. .J.."......i......... J.. .:..A.od ,..,.: _!.} .1_ .,"~ -.." "~.t,
mC.\Te.j ~JY COUfj:Jil 'an Cra:,vfcri, 8nl. by CcunGil~.,lln Se.~tcn to l)e r~~i,.:
and t:1i3 2..::lount, 3.S well aa ::J.,not~,er bill for t>:""'.'ri:.:; 2 ,,,Ol',, :lylr,,,n
N~ich '.Vou.l.i :.~e in :-1, ne:{t ~!.~3etinc, to be ,leiu0~>::,,5_ '~rc<; t~:e water
rent for ':-~rch. f~t the call :: f t'le roll (~ll \Jo~Jflcil':"i3n Tl"::3ent
votel "aye" ~nj ~~~3 ao Grl~rel.
T:le bi 11 d
~fter bein~ JZs.i by t~le
~.
i'll'l.J..I1Je
Cc
"',i ttee "~"y81"e
r ~~9.. -,
a.,s .[(,110'.";3:-
JC3. f.~tl"::;j.;J
Jes. ::.tr8j c
:~15. ~::)
13.:)0
C,,-l'l ['C::in lath
John John,son
~15.00
2.50
1
CouIl:Jilt.:u.n Ge.xton, 3n,i. by CCJuncillL:lin Lech;1er moveJ. '"c~'-.!.L.:..t t;~e
~1.bo"t~ 'ci:1s oe .Eti:'t ""ni clerk Jraw Nc:.rrants for S3.",e ::en', lit the
02...11 of t>!;3 l"oll :_,11 'Jc!;Y1cili'!~8n :-';."23ent "'J'ote..:L l1[1ye" :ln~~. 1,~}2..3 30
or ~ls}~ei. .
Councilrr,'J,n Lec'l:ler reporte:l t'lc:.t roof on t'1e 'Tire Ball '_V:::'O
i~ tal ccnliticn ~n.: n.~eied rer~irin~ ani t~e~e ~ei~~: nc ob1ecticn
the ::ayor instruceti t'le Fire Chief tc ',('.v8 S::1r:le re'Paire:l.."
T11e Fire C11ir3: -~"'3T)Ort..~_: e..ll c:--,in.neY3 in ggod or:ier, o..lso <3,1J.
hy:lrants e~:~"':~?1-.tirL~; o;-:.e e..nl thu.t ','i~S ".:einc: th:.l'..veJ. O~lt..
CC~Jncil: ~n 2~xtc~ ~cvei t~~t t~e LiG~t Co. ~~l [:YOTsrty
hcl~:.ers o...fl'>~cte_: 1:>3 r:c.tifiel t~~::1t the c:..ty :NCU~.:. cnJ.y ~~.:y fer t1:.s
tdlp :LiCht2- on t'.c; li'.:;';'o y:ole3 in t".e Li:~hti'-= ;=YS'::2Y;1. -:C'ticn 'V,',S
2ni. by Coun~il''-,:,ln ,~f:~;_c,'vfcl"J. :'..n~l ~a~-'T~ ei..
T11""~ :c." ls'vi 1'1' ':rel"e 'co: -_i::.~,tei fer .J11J =>;g :J..r.:i C~ s:"ks fo::' t1.:e
cominG e: ~aticn:-
Jucl'~'~a: -
Clerks:-
..Tee Ca:~lr::~eJ.1, A. >.' :_l"cwn,
Sylvi~ 2~xton ~nJ Florence
A. '": ~ 3r~ru.,n t .
" 'T
Cl. :er. .
Councill.;an Se~ton love~ thc_t the nODin~tic~3 ce clc3el ~ni
th~t ,:;, u ':.:,nL_CUG b::.llot be c::.at fer the l.cbo','en::1r:;ed, <.:.lso tha,t
s~~e juJ~e3 ~nl clerka serve at t~e ~ri~ary Territcri~l ::action
01" l\pril 30th. 1315, 3.ni t:"l~t they oe so DGtifiei. ::cticn ;V~2 2n_L.
O:l CC:;.J.DC i 1 [;,....,1: :eu Qre,--~_ll ~,nl c:,~rr i~ ei.
1
Qn s0tion t~e :0":00i1 t~:en ~~jourv'ei..
75
'::']e ,:inu ,;3;'; Ci. tLc Regular :,:rrting of t~e Sew:lrl C'1 ty .ccunc~l
hell Arrillst. 1818...
?:"H; ~>:;_~,tiNU,S 'J~...:lej to crier u.t 8 p. m. by ~~'c-officio
:,>:lYo~" Co ':' t e r ::. n~: ~ll Coune i l~~' en \ve"'e PI' c.3 ,2'.-~ t e:.:::' 8r1t in:; 2 ~~l e rs .
1
T;le r;.inut,eG 0: t~:2 ~:~_ :~tir..= ~-~~11 ::s..:.."'. 13th.. 1218 \vere re:-:..::l
c.nl eorl"'ection L.:..tje in l"e'....:::l.,TJ to t~>2 ~esi=;~J.,ticn of Cour~~il':Y.:l.n
IJec:lllcr, rlhich 'V~S 2orrect'3J. so"t;~2..t his re3i("~nJ.,ticn tJ..l~e ef:ect
and t~1S enl of t~le [resent =:etin: ina'el c~ ~:~~il lCt~. ~~9 fi~st
cC\red. The r.~iElj.-:es '.-..reI'e t~!e:1 ':v~ ::rl~v i.
A t el e~l'~L~ frOr'l :-, e l::::.. ':0:";" t 2. ~'1.ll"3 er ~.v:....a r 2:"':" j ~~--:.: : 1 e -1_..
':~;.yor Co~te1' o"~,Ltel t;,i;;.t ::1'. ~. J. ":ell' ',a.l a.rrointc:1 a
CO:Lrji ttee of his er~p~.oyess to confer wi ~h t~_:e ~i":r'2 :Ihic: .:tnl
in3r'ect (;ill the J\lJ..s:.a..n ~nGineerin= COl:~;ui :sion y:ropel"ty..
The pei12ar'D Jrli~~n8a ~uo real fer iLa 3rl, r3alin3 ani
Con~~ c i 1 ,o..n t: e~~ ten, 8n_i.. oy ~icur;,c i l'c::an Cr;j.~.vfc ri r.~oveJ t ha t 3Q,L8 r:..;~,s
its 3rl. uni fi~al r2~li~~ anl ~t tte c~ll cf the ~cll ~ll
Cc~;_rJ~il~:',er: I;r!,~.3ent votel "3vyen e~::.c:<: ti:-:c; Counoili7.c.l!l l~uol~el1il, ~,v~o
vc'te.i nn~" J an~L the ~:a.~ror i2cla,:~eJ t:~e Orlilj::...nce a1l,cted..
The oilla 2.fter ~_"ein= 'JZej by t~~e ?ir:~n2e COUl.:! ttee were re:1J.
:..1.3 _~(;:JCt{d=-
1
J. L. Gr~cn ~50.CO
hoot. :ucat l5C.DO
J08. Str~jc GO.OO
S. O. "erfo1'", 5.00
:.!ike Johnaon 30.00
Al~8ka. Tr~nsfer 75.73
8e~al'l ~. ~ P. Co 41.35
Gateway ~ub. roo 29.35
Se~ikrl J~i~ht & Power Cc.
J. ~1. ?Or:1iS'
Ch~s. Ln,s'.vilel'
J. ~I. :)ceh1.rlann
r,~ x'l C'.' '1 n ~n"'t'}
~.;..,. u ~ __'"'__:':' ......1
,:H' C, wn '_, ,Jt.V k 1 n a
Cha.s Lecl1ner
SG\vard :1"u[; Co..
J03. Strejc (Fire)
130.25
::75.00
125.00
75.00
18.50
12.55
17.85
23.65
:l0.00
CounGiL,lan Dubreuil, 2nc.L by Ccuncilnlan '=:extcn L1cvel
T~ai~ ~:ll c~erk jra~ xar~~nt~ ~:r 3ciue anl at t~1e call a~
i'11l oC'lrlcil",en :-1'cscnt vote,: Aye" an:ivas so o1'.le1'e1..
bille be
t'!1c rcJl
Counci18~n Scxtcn, 8nJ.
,services of a nic~::twatchman
,.. -... '-'. -
191b. _ctlon carrle~..
b'T
, J
:e
':;0'J:1 -'il..~u..~ T,eehner r:~cveJ t~~t the
~isrenaej wit~ be3i~~inc A~l'il lat.
Cn [{.ction the CG11,ncil then Aljoc:rnel..
~..J~~
Ex-off d 0 ':ayor.
1
~
~V'
"/ /
.. ..
The :~inutea :f t:1'2 2r'ecial ::eetin:; of
Ccunoil. heLl Arril 31'2. 1918..
t',-,,,.
.j,"",
:2 e'T1T:l C'i t Y
The C1eetin:; wc:,s ca11ej, to or:1er u.t1 ::;;.r::. by ::;,;"of,'"ieio 'I'""yor
Cotter anJ 2.11 eounciLen were r>rc'Jent..
1
Tl1e D!setins W~8 hell in ucccriune with ~rjinan~e ~~!4,~, for the
pUr~-Q3e of ct1nvC1:si:-,:;' the vote of the ::unioiral ::ml ::'cheol I:lect-
ion. hell in the City of ::e'N2.ri. Alaska., on the 2ncl. :lay of April
1912, an~ the 10110win: resolution ~~s real by the clerk:-
"1\'here3.>3 in aecor :::lnce wi th::::rlinanc~___f44 of the C1 ty of 02','1-
ard. Ala.ska, an1 notices given. an-election ;as hell in the City
Hall of th~ saii City of 20 ard on the 2nl. :lay 0f Arril 1318.
~herdas in accor1_nod to tl~ certificate filei with the
~,:unicir:u.l Clerk ay t~'l~ Electio~-~ officers, th0 follo:/'lin~ D.J.-cle-i
y.ersons rcoeive~ t~le ~:L(8.,:::t nl)3;:--~)er of votes pl.:i.ce~ OfljOaite their
na~:e8J for the o~ficea ~,3 her3inafter 6t~tei, to-Nit:-
For Ccuncil."c'n..
J . L. G.ri3,ef,
S. G.raff
.
Erich Lucas
E. L. Whittemore
Gus 5or....en
Dee Eine;
VI. L. L yo 1
Cc:.1 Suttcn
}:w}'; Dcw1in-:
Leon TJrb::.ch~
r.:2Y~. TI8~ker
"f71 T
.1:'. ".J.
3:.11~:.line
I,
For ~:~'..yor..
E. V. I:oLJen
A. F. D:.;..vi3
?. J. ~\'ITr:ir
T "tT Dn V
"..1 . .. ... ....,.."
ree Sine
F. J. C'ctter
Eu:-:ene ,J~cc::"'...r::.l
Leo ;:o.r'1llcs
El. Cr.~~~l.viord
Joe Co..r::lpoe11
~. J. ?ial'l3r
steve ::elol1cir
Fer City Clerk..
212
le":'
~..,
205
19,1
:3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
189
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
''J. ::. Poe~.lrl~LiYln 2:;3
3~njc Bill 1
City Tr::.eurer...
e..Tuliun :-1. TL:;ed 122
J. :1. HomiC 143
lor City Attorney
I
L. L. J?r:1SZ Jr.
Ccltria ::01'':01'1
C). J. I: eo.. tin,,:
Groen '-'
For Clerk of Echool 30o..rJ;.
217
0:>
..,
1
1
Cenevieve K. 3al~~ine 186
8eor=e P~e1rs 149
For C~::.ir~Q..n School 3card..
J. I:. G10an
r"u 3 --,~ r""'en
:. ~-;~. -./
~2e SlnG
:'203
3
1
78
':i::1'-1".;oo of Apr, 3r:i. 191::~, Gont..
"Whereas this Council has canvassed the returns o~ sail election
"fJO:>! TH.."SREJi'.::mJ\, be it resolved by the Co,;;mon Council of the City
of Seward, Alaska., that in accordance with said election t'le fol-
lowing na,":ed persons having received the hi,~~hest number aT votes
for tile respecti veJffices, to-wit:-
For Councilmen,
J. L.
S. :1.
Erich
"' T
....,. .i-l.
Graef
Graff
Lucas
1'.'hi ttemore
For :,':ayor. .
H. V. noben
1"02.' City Clerk..
O. :1:. :?cehlmecnn
For City ~reasurer.
J. ::. Romig
For City Attorney,
L. L. Jew,es ,Ir.
'oe ani are hereby declared July elected to the res~ective o:fices,
and be it furthur resolved t':o.t George :?helps fer Clerk of the
2,oh(;01 :Oo:~rd, :w.:l J .:1. Slci1n as Chairn:Cln of the School 30ard, be
ani _re hereby July electel to t~e respective ef?ices."
Councilmu.n Ss"ton, :3 J. by C6~lnoilr:lctn Dubreuil moved tLe ad-
option of the resobltion un~ dt the o~ll of the roll all Council-
ffi8n voted "uye" anl was se ordered..
On mctiocl tile CO'Jn2i1 Hlen :1j~curne..l to m,'et ucuin April 10th
1918, at 8 l).TJ.
(jJ;~re~hq
~<~~or
\
79"1
The -'~in1..1.te3
of
t,.,.~
-"~
[;pecial :3etin:: of t:"8 ~~e-.v~rj
hell Ar.ril lCth. 1912.
C i t~,.. C~c u nc i 1
The fi1;3etir:J" ',vc.;,.e :~11<Jj. tc crc~lr a/v (3 ~~I.(:L ~)y I~~-c::i,Jio ,'::.1.Y01"
Cc,t!..;er a12J.. ~ll cO~1n:;il~':.8n were rrC3ent.
1
The ::;inute3 c~~ t:-~e re=u.....u.rlY.e~3tin.: ' ,=1'::" lJ:ril 13t. :912, :.1YL:
t~e L1irrutea of the 3~e~ial ~e0tin.' ~ell ATril 3rl. lS:S were re~l
dIL.i o..rrroveJ..
T~~e rd:~'0rt c: t::d :"=.erk ~::---<. '~.;,;,. ~3t___".;i,t8 ':/1.:3 r'~...4.,i :..i,...J. C~llncil-
lLU,n So..ue~'3, 8r~j., by -=-c-J.ncil~~.~tn L'uore'J.il ~~;cve: -3.~.;'3 '-~? ~:"8J=rte.:l, .....:1
""t the c~ll of 'o~_e roll, all council",::n vote.i "2./3" anJ..v:J.J 30
:...r~~c.erei.
~>...:; bil13 ,-,-ft C 1"' :ei:1:= ':Il:cl by t:-'le .Fi "tj>n::3 CorJo:':~i tt'32, wel"'e
re~~ ~3 ?cllc~a:-
2rCLnt ,;s.rlson
J. :1. T'ocli..:;
Jcs.. 2"t:l:'ej c
Joe Ca.mpbell
A. :-:. 13rYJ.njr
Sylvia. Se,{ton
::50.00
25.00
16:(35
lO.OO
10.00
lC.OO
J.. L.. '~~:cGen
:looert @'~.e3t
C. E.. :-:)cehl~~'.,":tnn
11,; r hr:
li -.).. ~ ,)
~:1 (...,'1
.:)""".Vy
A.. TJ. 31"c ',vn
Florenc.3 ~~8'"'Teer
25.00
lO.JO
10.CO
CcuncilLiln 28.don, :Jnl. by Ccunc1ilC::ln S'J.U(H3 movei th3.t thA
Ci.bcve billa oe pai:l 2.,-1,1 th.3 'J'J.erl{ -lrr:..w ',ya!"l"';;.nts f'",...,.,.. J .t~'i.:; 2.."1:1 :It
t~3 :a.ll c:: t~H~ roll all 'Joun~;ilY?:An. 'V"oteJ. "~:..ye" 3..11-.L 1V8..S so
o"!::.:ere::2.
1
Coune i l.::::..n C:.:.;;. er3.) 3n.::. "by CO~.lno i l(:lo..:~ 2 e.": tc ~ 1 Leite '5. t 1-:.:::.. t th 8
rr:~r'G}~t of t:le City C~er!.: 3,r,] T:!."e~surer, 'S;-~;3r:. :..1:1J.it2~l, l:e r:ucJis~ej.
in t~,"le ::er,v2.rl =::..1tel.\Jc.y J..~,"-~_ a.t t'..,:; cal] c:- t~-:8 1"c11, CCl.:ncil:~le!;.
Cctter and ~7~vfc=1 vote.~ "no" ~nl COlJDcil"en tubreuil, ?~uer3
~nl ~e::tcn Vctei flayeK~ anl t~e Thayor ~8c~~reJ t~e cction Joat.
';n !:lotion ti"le CC1Jncil tl:en ::..i~8:')1";}el t13~{}e ei:3" 2..r~--=- '\;.T:":':':.t~i
t-::eir cf~ices.
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Ci ty C'oun::iI
T~-:e [.;f~.:;ti~<= ."\"_,<.3 ~.;~,,]~e::' t!., Or:'3r ty '~:::vyc;r =10~~en, iG.l".,c.i:at:;ly
a.:"'ter t:'~e reti!'e::'ent Or the c~.,i C':J1jncil :'1.;}.. all r:.erLc,,::,!,s ':JeTe rr33-
e:l t e:r..-JeH tiES Cour:ci ll:.~n l,.;.-hi t ter.:ore.
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The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Seward City
Council held May, 6th., 1918.
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The meeting was oalled to,order by Mayor Hoben
at 8 P. M., and all members were present,exoept Counoi~n
Whittemore.
1 The minutes of the regular meeting held on the
15th day of April, 1918, w~e read and approved.
The minutes of the speoial meeting held on the
19th. day of April, 1918, were read,and approved.
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A oommunioation from R. J. Weir, Engineer in
oharge. Alaskan Engineering Commission, was read, wherein .
appreoiation was expressed for aooomodation of fire hose loaned
said Commission by the City of Seward. On motion of.Counoil-
S. M. Graff, seoonded by Counoilman Cotter. whichsa1dmotioni
was unanimously carried, said oommunioation was ordered filed.
communioation from H. S. Balderston, treasurer
Seward Sohool Board, was read. weerein reque$t was made that
the sum of Eight hundred and fifty ($850.00) dollars be ad-
vanoed to said Sohool Board to meet necessary expenses of said
Board for the year ending May, 31. 1918. After disoussion it
was moved by Counoilman S. M. Graff, seconded by Counoilman
Cotter. that the clerk be instructed to draw a oity warrant in
favor of the Seward Sohool Board in the sum of Eight hundred
and fifty ($850.00) dollars to meet the expenditures of said
Sohool Board for the 1ear ending May. 31. 1918. Upon call ot
the roll all members voted "aye", and it was 80 ordered.
Communication from City Clerk O. H. Poehlmann
was read, wherein 8aid City Clerk presented his resignation
from offioe.It was moved: by Counoilman Cotter, seoonded by
, Councilman S. 11. Grafl:. that the r..1&n&t1.. of lIr. Poehlmann
be aooepted, with reluctance.howe7er. and with a memorial
spread on the minutes expressing the appreciation of the Mayor
a~d Co_ncil ot hie past ser~ices to the City of Seward, al-.
ways willing, efficient and courteous, ~nd that avote of thanks'
be extended thereotr, and that the best wishes ot the Mayor
and Counoil accompany Mr. Poehlmann in his service in the
forces of the United stat.. Army. into whioh he is about to ,
enter. Said motion was unanimously carried.
Th~ finance committee repprted on the question
of light poles. Councilman S. M. Graft, member of said co~
lttee, reported that he had interviewed the respective owners
of s~id light poles, and had effected a settlement in each
case by payment to each of said owners of the sum of One hun-
dred and fifteen ($lle.OO) dollars.
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Ordinance No. __.providing tor the salaries
of the respective oity officers for the ensuing year. was in-
troduced by Councilman S. Y. Graft. t1tle of said Ordinance
reading as follows: "An Ordinance fixing the salaries of the
Offioers of the City ot Seward. Alaska. for the fiscal year
ending April, lOth.. 1919. Clerk was instructed to read said
Ordinance. After said first reading Councilman Cotter moved
that said reading be considered the first reading thereot. and
that said Ordinance pas. its first reading, and pass to
regular order to come up for second reading at the next reg-
ular meeting ot said Council. Upon roll call all members ot
said Council voted "aye". with exception of Councilman Lucas
who voted "no". Carried. '
Bills, after being O. X.ted by the Finance
Commdttee, were read as tolloW8:
Seward Grill . 10.85 Seward Light & P. Co. .
Chas Lechner 1.50 J. L. Graef
Brown & Hawkins 5.45, Alaska Transter Co.
Seward Drug Co. 1.50 Seward Water &Power Co
A. P. Brown 10.00 Joe Campbell
A. H. Bryant 10.00 Sylvia Sext9n
Florence McNear 10.00 Joe. strejc ~Fire Roll)
121.30
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102.50
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J. 11. Romig
Robert Guest
O.H.Poehlmann
$50.00
100.00
50.00
L.L.Jamee ,Jr. ,
Joe strejc
George Stanley
$33.35
33.35
7.00
Counoilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman cotter, moved that
said bills be allowed, and that the olerk draw warrant. for same.
At the call of the roll all members present voted -aye-, and it
was so ordered. /
Whi ttemore and Margulee . 115.00 Bank of Sewar4 $1l5j'0
Chas.A. Benson & Co. 115.QO
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Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Cotter, moved that
said bills be allowed, and that the clerk draw warrants dated
August, 1st., 1918, for th....... At the call of thr roll all
members present voted ~aye-, and it was so ordered.
The application of Robert Guest for appoint-
ment ot Chiet ot POlioe of. the City ot Seward, was read in regulaJ
order. Councilman S. M. Graff, seconded by Councilman cotter,
moved that Robert Guest be appointed to the office of Chief of P c lice
of the ~.ty of Seward for the year ending April, loth.. 1918.~
All members present voted.-aye-,and it was so ordered. \
The application ot'Joe strejc for appointment
as :Fire Chief of the City of Seward, was read in regular order.
Councilman Cotter, seconded by Councilman S. M. Graft, moved that
Joe StreJc be appointed Fire Chief of the City of Seward for the
year ending April, 10th., 1918~ All members present v~ted -aye!
and it was so ordered.
The application of Julian Ht Reed for appoint-
ment to the office, of Clerk of the Town of Sew~ was. read. Coun-
cilman S. M. Graft, seconded by Councilman Crawtord,moved that
JUlian H. Reed be appointed City Clerk ot the Town of. Seward for
the balance ot the unexpired term. All members present voted
"aye- ,- and it was so ordered.
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The application of JulianH. Reed for appoint-
ment to the office ot City Magistrate o~ the Town fa ~eward was
read. Counoilman S. V. Graff, seconded by Councilman Crawford,
moved that Julian H., Reed be appointed city Magistrate of the
Town 18 Seward for the balance of the une~ired term. All mem.
bel'S present voted -aye-, and it was so ordered.
Councilman S. M. Gratf of the Glacier stream
Committee reported tavorable progress on the work being done."
C<mun1ttee. on streets and Alleys reported On 1he
petition of Mr. E. A. Thede, presented to the Council at the meet.
ing held April, 15th., 1918, recommending that the City at Seward
take no action thereon. Councilman S. V. Gratf, seconded by
Councilman Lucas, moved that t~e report Df the co~te. be acc-
epted. All members present voted "aye-, and it was 80 ordered.
The matter of Cleaning up. the C.ity was pre-
sented to the Council by Councilman Cotter."""'" tuJ.l dis-
cussion ot the subject,Counc11man S. M. Graff, seoonded by Counci].
man Lucas, moved that the Street Commdttee be instructed to clean.
up and repair the graded streets of the City of Seward; that said
work be done under the supervision of Councilman Charles Crawford:
that Councilman Crawtord be given a sal~ry for his services at tht
rate of :Five ($5.00) doUa.rs per day: that Notice ot Vlean-Up Day
as occuring on the 15th day of May, 1918, be publiShed in the
Seward Gateway, and that all refuse of the streets and alleys wou]d
be taken aw~ by the City ot Seward, without cost to property
owners: and that the said property owners should assist in the
loading of said refuse. Upon the call of the. roll, all member a
present voted. "aye", and it was so ordered.
. The question of a road to San Juan Dock, and
fir~ protection for the San Juan FiSh Co. was. presented to the
Council by Councilman Cotter. The Mayor instructed the :Fire and
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street Committee to investigate the matter, and report at the
next regular meeting. Mr. I. Evans addressed the Council on
this subject.
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Councilman Cotter, seconded by Councilman
S. M. Graff. moved that Councilman Crawford be instrueted to
repai~ the "Dump Road" from Broadway street to the San Juan
Doek. Aml members present voted "aye". and it was so ordered.
Councilmen J. L. Graef and S. M. Graft pre-
sented the matter of eonstructing and ereeting a "stand-pipe"
on the premises of the Seward Light and Power Company, in
order to afford the City of Seward better fire proteetion.
The mayor referred the matter to the eommittee for further
investigation and subsequebt report.
On Motion the Couneil then adjourned.
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!he :M1Imtes of the Regular meeting of the Seward City C01mCil
held )lay 20th., 1918
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The meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 8 pm
with J4ayor H V Hoben in the Ohair. In the absence of City Clerk
Reed, Counoilman Cotter asoet as City Clerk. All Counoilmen
with the exoeption of Whittemore were present and answered the
roll call. .
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and after
the correction of two typographioal errors were approved as
correoted.
The resignation of Kr Joseph Stre3h as Fire Chief of
Seward was read aupon motion of Graff, seoonded by Crawforl
was accepted to take effeot ODmJune lst,all oounoilmen voting
to aocept the same.
A message signed by Drs, Baughman, Slaon,and Romig,
protesting against any reduotion in the salary of City physioian
was read by the Clerk and on motion of Graff, seconded by
Crawford referred to the Health Committee.
A :Message to the Council from J4ayor Hoben t asking that
the 80UDOil reoonsider the vote by whioh it ordered warrants Ko
2678,2579,and 2682 paid ,as there was no authority to pay same
until the Salary Ordinanoe had been passed. City Atty Jame.
stated that in his opinion the Jalar,v Or4iaaaoe was not l.gal
and that the Counoil had no right to withold salary warrants
pending the passqge of an ordinacu. On motion of Graff, seoond
by Crawfore the Message of the Mayor was ordered filed.
The report and audit of the Books of the City of Seward
Compiled by :M.ssrs !arwater and Ryan was presented together with
the bill for the same and was referred by the J4ayor to the
FiB8Bo. Committee with orders to examine and report baok.
!!!he Salary Ord1D8.1loe then oame up for its second reading
was read for the seoond time. C11;y Atty. L L James the. presentea
a message to the Kayor and Common Counoil protesting against
any reduotion in the salary of the City Attorney,and stating
that it waould be illegal for the Council at any time to pay to
any offioial, more or less than the salary fized by ordinanoe at
the beginning of any term. l4r James read the message to the
Council. Counoilman Lucas seoonded my Counoilman Graef'moved that
the ssme be filed, all voting aye.
It as then moved by Councilman Graff,seoonded by Coun.
Crawford thatthe salary Ordinanoe be read for the third time
that the Rules be suspendedtand the ordin~~ce be plaoed on its
final passage atd further moved the passage of the Ordinanoe.
Before the final vote was taken,Councilman Graff spoke
in 'laver of enonemy in all matters,and stated that the salary of
both the Health Officer and the City Attorney was considered
merely as an honorarium , and that if oocas8ion should arrise
it was well within the rights of the City Council to rend.ar
adequate payment to these officers for services rendered. e
stated that he wished to go on record as being in favor of' a
reduction in all expenses that might be ourtailed without
impairing the efioienor of the Kunioipal Government.
Counoilamn Graef then stated that the Fire Chief wanted
a sala17 of $100.00 per month, and that he was unable to
perform the duties of Fire Chief for a less amount. On motion of
Councilman Crawford,seoond by Cotter the matter was referred to
the Fire Committee.
Without further disoussion the Salary ordinanoe then was
read for the third time,roll oalled at which Counoilmen Cotter
Crawford,Graff and Mayor Heben voted in favor of the passage
and CouncilmeJl.,G:r:aef and Luas voted against it, and Mayor
Hobe. declared the ordinanae passed. City Attorney James inform.d
the Ka70r that he had no right to vote save in a tie, but ~or
Hoben produced a letter from Attorner General Gr1gsb7 stating
that under the present law, the Mayor i8 a member of the Counoil
and entitled to a Tote.
Councilman Crawfprt, of the Street Committee reported
that he had repaired the Dump road, graveling the same,but
recoomending that more gravel be placed thereon,and that he bad
also oleaned off some of the streets and leveled up many plaoes
that he had also repaired the saw mill road and general progress
Regarding the building of a board walk to the SanJ'1U1& Dook he
stated that in his opinion it would be unaaoess&r7 if the road
was properly graveled as then the road would form a good walk.
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In the matter .f building aboard walk to the San Juan Dook, o.e
e.timated that it would oost rough11 .1600.00 to oomplete the IE
same. Oounollaa Lucas .tated th.t he u. in favor of not on11
build1Dg a walk to the San Juan Dook, but of opeJl1ng up and
grading the street as well. Counoilman Cotter objeoted to the
Oit7 establishing a preoe4ent b7 opening up a street aD7 place
without having a petition from the propert7 holders adJaoent to
the street aCre. to pa7 their just proportion. ~e street COBB.
was asked to asoertain the probable cost of labor and material
for the oonstruotion of a board walk from Church street to
ne railr'ad tra.ok,going out 1l'ourth Ave to I[onroa, thellCe doft
1[0lU'oe Street to the Traok, &J1d be prepared tp report baok at
the next meeting. .
CounCJ1lman Graff brot up the matter of oonneotias up the
CU7 water mains with the power mains to be used in case of a
fire. The oost of mak~ the said oonneotion was rough17 esti-
mated bl' Oouno1lmaa Graff at approxlmat17 $360.0ot '
J[a70r Hoben oalled the attant10n of the COU11ot.l to the faot
that at this time the regular water pressua is so low that the
tire proteotion fttrnished is praotioalll' nil. The pressure on
the Fire'Dept Faucet showiag 0.17 a pressure of 66 lb8. ~e a180
asked for'immediate action. Councilman Cottar the. moved that
the l!'lre CoDlDl1ttee 1mmediatell' beg1Jl the work of oonneot1q up
the Power mala with the Oi t7 kiD, &J1d author:Ls ,:Lag them to
wire outside for the neoes8&1'7 pipe and coapletethe job at
the earliest pOSSible time. Co~oilmaa.Graef seoonded the motion
aDd on roll call, all oounol1.a....d the )fa70r voted in favor
of the motion , and the llator order'" 'the Fir. Committee to take
immediate action.
Oouncilman.Cotter reported that he had written to the Agt
of the Alaska S S Co, requestiag &II. inves1i1ga.tion of the rates
betyee. Seward &Ild LaTouohe,aud had been promised aotion.
Oit7 Attl'. L L James stated that the Seward Chamber of Oommeroe
had taken a like aotion aad that they had been assured that the
matter would be taken up in the immediate futUX'8.
. Chairman Graff of the Glacier Stream Committee reported
progress in the matter of ourbing the Glaoier stres.m. and explaine~
What steps ..ere being taken to OurD the same, including the
plan of a double wing dam at the head of the to"'1te to make
a possible overflow doubly safe,explaining that the first w1ngdam
would probab17 be located approx1mat17 2600 feet from the R R
Traok.
Oounoilman Lucas oalled the attention to the old Oommun-
it7 Ohurch building now standing in the middle of the glao1er
stream and stated that in his opinion the same oonstituted a
lIlenaoe and &J1 '7e sor. and asked that some aotion be taken to
have the same removed. ~e lla70r then appointed Councilman Luoas
as a committee af one to investigate and report baok at the
next meetiD8.
~here being no gurther business to oome betore the
Council, on motion of Graef, seoona b~ Crawford,the Counoil
adjourned until the next regular meeting.
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Minuets of the Regular Meeting of the Seward
City Counoil held June 3rd.1918.
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The meeting was called to order at 8.15 P.M.by Mayor Hoben
and all members were present except Counoilman Whittemore.
The minutes of the meeting held May 29th,1918 were read
and approved.
A oommunication was read from the Seward Volunteer Fire
Dep't stating that at a meeting held by said Dep't on May 30th
1918,Robert Guest had been unanimously appointed Fire Chief to
succeed Joe Strejo,whose resignation had been accepted bV the
Counoil.
The applioation of Robert Guest for appointment to the
office as Fire Chief was read. Councilman Cotter seoonded by
Councilman Graff moved that Robert Guest be appointed Fire Chief
for the ensuing year.All members present voted "aye" and it was
so ordered.
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A oommunication was read from Mr.R.J.Wier of the Alaska
Engineering Commission in regard to a permit for the Pole Line,
from the Seward Depot to the Warehouse. His letter stating he
had been advised that the matter would be brought up at the
regular meeting of the Counoil on March 18th.191a.No record of
this matter oould be found an~ Mayor Hoben referred same to the
Light Committee, with authority to have the City Clerk issue a
permit.
A letter from the Womens Club of Sewar~ was read, same
referring to the Horse and Dog Ordinance,asking that some aotion
be taken toward keeping loose Horses and Dogs of the streets.
Counoilman Graff seconded by Councilman Cotter moved that the
matter be referred to the Street Committee. The motion carried.
Communications we~e read from William B.Dana Company and
Taylor Ewart and Company,in regard to Flood Protecting Bonds.
Counoilman Graff seoonded by Counoilman Cotter moved that the
City Clerk answer these communications advising the none issue
of such bonds.Motion carried.
A oommunication was read from Miss Doris Davis in regard
to the deliquent taxes on lot',.' bloch 1 . Counoilman Crawford
seconded by Counoilman Cotter moved same be referred to the
Committee on taxes. The motion carried.
A communication from R.E.Robertson of Juneau,Alaska,was
read,in regard to labor situation.Councilman Cotter seconded
by Councilman Lucas moved that the City Clerk answer the
oommunnication.Motion oarried.
A bill amounting to $ 115.00 from D.C.Brownell for one(l)
Street Light Standard was read. Councilman Cotter seconded by
Councilman Graef moved. bill be paid in same manner.as had others
for street light standards.warrent to be dated August lst.1918.
At the call of the roll all members voted W ayeW and it was so
ordered.
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Counoilman Cotter requested permission for Leo Margules
to light Street Standard in front of the Northern.Counoilman
Graef seconded by Councilman Cotter moved that all individuals
of the town,be granted the same privilege,provlding they pay
all oosts of wiring, lighting an~ replaoing wiring as was
originaly. The motion carried.
The bills after being Oked by the Finanoe Committee were
read as follows:-
B.O.Morford $
C.E.Burr
Jim Clinton
H.L.Smith
Chas.Crawford
Joe Strejc(Fire Roll)
5.00
21.00
76.20
4.80
50.00
20.00
Alaska Transfer Co.$ 208.50
Seward Dook 1.83
Seward Light & P.Co. 103.20
Alaska Electrio Co. 6.00
Seward Water & P.Co. 102.50
L.L.James Jr. 8.33
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Robert Guest
J.H.Romig
J.H.Romig
Joe Strejo
U.S.Rubber Co.
$ 150.00
50.00
8.33
50.00
2.68
Otto Poehlmann
Otto Poehlmann
Julian H. Reed
Julian H. Reed
U.S.Rubber Co.
$ 1.62
9.66
40.34
6.71
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Counoilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Graff moved that the
said bills be paid. and at the roll oall all members present
voted naye" and it was so ordered.
Councilman Graff reported that nothing but~progress
was being made on the Glaoier Stream.He also reported that
the bridge on Fourth Avenue had been oompleted and that before
long a suitable passage way would acoross the st~eam on third
Avenue.
Councilman Luoas reported in regard to the structure
of the Community Churoh now standing in the stream bed.He
stated that he had written Rev.Munro regarding the matter.
Counoilman Crawford of the Street Committee reported
that the approximate oost of a sidewalk of 2 inoh boards from
the lower foot of Munroe Street to Churoh Avenue would oost
about $ 1200.00.The expense of blowing out stumps was not
inoluded in his estimate.
Counoilman Graef reported that he and Counoilman Graff
had thoroughly investigated the matter of a pipe line connectio
with the Seward Water and Power Company and the Seward Light
and Power Company and that they had ordered all necessary
pipe and fittings by mail.He ~eported that it was impraotile
to wire for material,as there were many details whioh oould
not be satisfaotorly explained in a wire.
There being no futher business to oome before the
Counoil,on motion of Councilman Graff seoonded by Counoilman
Cotter the Council adjourned until the next regular meeting.
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Minuets of the Regular Meeting of the Seward
City Counoil held June 17th,1918.
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The meeting was oalled to order at 8 P.M. by Mayor Hoben
and all members were present exoept Counoilman Whittemore.
The minuets of the meeting held June 3rd,1918 were read
and approved.
The Bond of City Treasurer J.H.Romig was read.Councilman
Graff seoonded by Councilman Cotter moved that same be aooepted
and the Clerk be instruoted to advise the Treasurer that the
audit of the City's Books had been aooepted and that all books
of the Treasurers were found to be oorreot. Motion oarried.
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The applioation of Wm.H.Whittlesey for appointment to the
offioe as aseessor of the Town of Seward was read. Councilman
Cotter seconded by Counoilman Luoas moved that the matter be
referred to a joint Committee,on Taxes and and Aocessments and
the Finance Committee, with power vested in these committies to
seoure the servioes of Wm.H.Whittlesey as aocessor,providing a
satisfaotory agreement could be made in regard to salary.At the
oall of the roll all members present voted "aye" and it was so
ordered.Counoilman Cotter stated that he thought the aocessment
roll should be in by August Ist,1918.
The Finanoe Committee reported that that auditors report
had been examined and found to be correct.Counoilman Lucas
seoonded by Councilman Graff moved that the Clerk draw Warrants
in payment of the audit, which was $ lOO.OO.At the call of the
roll all members present voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
The bills after being Oked by the Finanoe Committee were
read as follows:-
Wm.Pendergast
$ 19.20
'10m Jepson
$ 21. 60
Counoilman Graff seoonded by Counoilman Graef moved that
the said bills be paid and the Clerk draw Warrants for same.At
the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye" and it was
so ordered.
Counoilman Crawford of the Street Committee reported that
the apporaoh to the fourth avenue bridge was in good shape, also
that he had hawled several loads of gravel on the Dump road,
filling up holes and reported the lower end of said road, now in
good oondition.Councilman Cotter seconded by Counoilman Graef
moved that the report be adopted and the good work go on.
Motion oarried.
Councilman Cotter reported in regard to communioation
reoeived from Miss Doris Davis regarding deliquent taxes on lot
33 blook 7.He stated that after investigating the matter he found
that Chas.A.Teoklengberg was also interested in said property,
and that in his opinion the property had been properly aooessed
and any adjustments would have to be made by the parties interes-
ted, otherwise the lot would be sold for taxes. Councilman Graff
seconded by counoilman Crawford moved report be adopted.Motion
carried.
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Councilman Cotter reported that the Sohool Committee had
investigated the oondiotion of the Sohool Building and found
that repairs were needed. Some of the windows were broken and
also some needed repairs as they were leaking, also that storm
windows were needed on the North side. The furnaoe was found to
be in good condi~ion.The roof was also reported to be leaking
and in bad shape.Counoilman Cotter stated that a concrete cement
properly applied would permanently stop this leakage.He reported
that the Sohool Committee had requested Brosius & Noon to give
an estimate,as to the oost of putting the building in good shape
before school is called. Councilman Graff seconded by Councilman
Lucas moved that the report be accepted. Motion carried.
Counoilman Graef pfesented a request for Dr. Romig asking
that the grade from Brodway to the Hospital be put in better.
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shape.Counoilman Lucas seconded by Counoilman Graef moved that
matter be put in the hands of the Street Committee and the
needed grading done.At the oall of the roll all members present
voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
There being no futher business to oome before the Counoil
on motion of Counoilman C~t,ter seoonded by'~Counollman Graff the
Counoil adjourned until the next regular meeting.
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The meeting wa.s oalled to order at 8 P.M. by Mayor Hoben
and all membera were present except Councilman Whittemore.
The minuets of the meeting held June 17th,1918 were read
and approved.
The bills after being Oked by the Finanoe Committee were
read as follows:-
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J.H.Romig $ 50.00 J.D.Vicquery $
Robert Guest 150.00 Nels Winters
Robert Guest 45.00 H.N.Tavitoff
L.L.James,Jr. 8.33 B.N.Dziekorff
J.H.Romig 8.33 Nick Sacoff
Julian H.Reed 50.00 Chas. Crawford
Julian H.Reed 8.33 Tom MoConety
Robert Guest 5.00 Jas.Robinson
Robert Guest(Fire Rl)aO.OO Tom.McConety
Alaska Electric Co. 6.00 J.C.Pollook
Seward Lgt.& Pow.Co. 16.60 Ole Moe
Alaska Transfer Co. 776.85 L.Shorter
Seward Water & P.Co.102.50 Paul Beron
So.Morford 5.00 Wm.Willingham
Andy Novak 3.50 Ingwald Jacobsen
Joe Bradshaw 5.00 J.Everhardy
J.L.Graef 18.80 Jno.Kaum
1. F. Parker
5 .00
115.20
91.20
91.20
91.20
100.00
204.30
137.15
15.60
52.70
18.20
l3.00
57.85
81. 25
71.50
85.85
68.25
9.75
Counoilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Graff moved that
the said bills be paid and the Clerk draw warrants for same.
At the oal1 of the roll all members present voted "aye" and
it was so ordered.
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Councilman Cotter suggested that the deliquent tax roll
should be published.
Mayor Hoben ordered the Clerk to prepair roll and publiSh
same as soon as pOSSible.
Councilman Cotter of the School Committee,spoke of general
repairs needed on the School Building,stating that the cost
of the roof had not,as yet been ascertained. A general dis-
cussion followed in regard to the best and most eoonomical
cource to follow to secure a substantial roof. After the matter
had been thoroughly discissed,Counoilman Graff seoonded by
Councilman Luoas moved that the School Committee be authorized
and instruoted to ascertain what material would make the best
roof and proceed with the work.At the call of the roll all
memb.rs present voted "aye" and it was so ordeTed.
. Mayor Hoben instruoted Councilman Cotter to proceed alone
with the work,as the other member of the Sohool Committee was
absent from the City.
Counoilman Crawford of the Street Committee reported that
the grade on 4th,Avenue had been completed. Councilman Cotter
seoonded by Counoilman Graff moved that the report be aocepted
Motion carried.
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City Treasurer J.H.Romig spOke in regard to de1iquent tax
roll,stating it was the Councils duity to authorize the clerk
to publish the deliquent roll and lenght of time to be pub-
lished.
Counoilman Graff seconded by Counoilman Cotter,moved that
the publication of the deliquent roll be placed in the hands
of the Finanoe Committee.Motio carried.
City Treasurer J.H.Romig called attention to the auditors
request in regard to new receipt forms for the Treasurers
Office.He also stated that the deliquent taxes should be
brought down by the assessor.A general discussion followed
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on this topic.Counoilman Cotter seoonded by Counoilman Graff
moved that the assessor be instructed to bring forward all
deliquent taxes,up to the present assessment.Motion oarried.
Councilman Luoas seconded by Councilman Cotter,moved
that the Finance Committee be authorized to have new receipts
printed.At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye-
and it was so ordered.
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Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman Graff moved
that the Clerk be authorized to purchase letter heads,Envelopes
stamps,also notices to be used by the assessor and City Treasure
for the oomming assessment.At the call of the roll all members
present voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
Counoilman Lucas proposed that a walk be built from
3rd,Avenue on the South side of the Stewart House,said walk to
approximately 286 ft.in lenght,and to be oonstruoted of old
2 inch planking, same to belong to City.He stated that since ,he
Glaoier Stream rampage the people in that neighborhood, had been
without a suitable passage way.After muoh disoussion on this
topic Councalwan Lucas withdrew his motion.
Councilman Graef reported that the G~Qbes on the. St.
Light Standards in front of Frye Bruhns and at the Harriman
Bank corner were off,and that they should be replaced.Mayor
HOGen stated that this matter could be adjusted through the
light Cornmi ttee.
Dr.Romig brought up the matter of the Wm.Griffiths
bill due the Seward General Hospital,for services during said
Griffiths illness. This had been previously presented to the ~
Council and turned over to the Finance Committee for investigat- I
ion. Councilman Graff stated that as a member of the Finance Comm ttee I
he was opposed to having the City pay this bill,as the said Mr.
Griffith was not a resident of Seward.He said the matter was a
Territorial obligation and in his opin~on if put through the
proper channels the Terriotial funds set aside for this purpose
would take care of it. Councilman Crawford seconded by Counoil-
man Cotter moved that this action be aocepted'Motion carried.
There being no futher business to come before the
Counoil,on motion of Counoilman Cotter seconded by Councilman
Lucas the Counoil adjourned until the next regular meeting.
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That the delinquent tax roll of the 1hmicipali ty of
Seward for the year 1917, as prepared by the Municipal Clerk,
be approved, and the City Clerk is ordered and directed to
publish in the SewCird Daily Gateway, a news paper of general
oiroulation, onoe eaoh week for four oonseoutive weeks, a no-
tioe under his hand eetting forth that the delinquent tax roll
of the real property for the year 1917 is completed and is open
for publio inspeotion, at the offioe of the Clerk in the base-
ment of the Bank of Seward, and that on the lOth day of Sep-
tember, 1918, the said roll will be presented to the Distric~
Court, Division No. :5 at Seward therein for adjustment and
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Minuets of the Regular Meeting of the Seward
City Counoil held July, 15th, 1918.
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The meeting was called to order at 8 P.M.by Mayor Hoben and
all members were present.
The minuets of the meeting held July lst.1918,were read and
approved.
The bills after being Oked by the Finance Committee were
read as follows:-
Brosius and Noon $ 6.62 John Kaum $ 18.20
J.H.Young 5.00 L.Shorter 4.55
Jos.Strejc 4.00 Tom MoConety 18.85
Andy novak 3.00 Tom McConety 5.85
S.M. Graff 24.10 S.O.Morford 5.00
Gateway Pub. Co. 10.50
Counoilman Cotter seconded by Counoilman Crawford, moved that
the said bills be pai~and the Clerk draw warrants for same.At
the call of the roll all members voted "aye" and it was so ordere
Councilman Cotter of the Sohool Committee reported in regard
to the sohool roof.He stated that after making a thorough in-
vestigation,it was decided to tear off the present Tin Roof and
put on a Cedar Shingle roof. The cost of said roof,as near as
oould be estimated would be between $ 500.00 and $ 600.00.He
also stated that the shingles had been wired for.Counoilman Graff
seoonded by Councilman Whittemore,moved that the aotion be aocept~d
and adopted.At the call of the roll all members voted "aye" and
it was so ordered.
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Counoilman Graff inquired,as to what port ton of the expenses
on the School Building,would be paid by the Territorial fund.
Councilman Whittemore stated that 75% per.oent would be paid by
the Territorial fund,payable at the end of the quarter.
The City Clerk reported that the deliquent Tax Roll was ready
for publioation.
Mayor Hoben asked about progress in regard to the Water
oonneotion between the Seward Light and Power Company and the
Seward Water and Power Company. Councilman Graef ~IForted that
nothing had been heard since thetmaterial had been wired for.He
also stated that he had written and requested that all material
be sent at once.
Counoilman Graff of the Finanoe Committee reported that the
City's Bank aooount had been overdrawn about $400.00.He moved
that a Loan be madeand the Clerk be instructed to draw a warrant
in favor of the Bank of Seward,in the amount of Three Thousand
and Seventy Five ($ 3,075.00)Dollars,said Warrant to be dated
three months ahead ftom date and that said Warrant be turned over
to the City Treasurer for deposit.Motion was seconded by Council-
man Cotter.At the oall of the roll all members voted "aye" and
it was so ordered.
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Counoilman Graef of the Water Committee reported that the
Hydrant at the northern Corner, was not in the proper oondiction
and that same should be out off and repaired by the Water Co~a~y
After a general disoussion on this topic,Mayor Hoben instruoted
the Committee on Fire Proteotion to oonfer with the Water Company
and order suoh needed repairs done.
Counoilman Whittemore spoke of the Five Thousand ($ 5,000.00)
Dollars,to be set aside by the Government for the purpose of
improving and grading streets in the Federal Addition.Mayor Hoben
appointed a Committee, consisting of Counoilman Graff to confer
with Mr.R.J.Weir of the Alaskan Engineering Commission in regard
to the matter,and to report back at the next regular meeting.
6Il~t~t~ell then adjourned. 1'/ /Y\ ~<-L
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Seward City Counoil held July.29th,1918.
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The meeting was oalled to order at 8 P.M.by Mayor Hoben
and all members were present except Counoilman Luoas.
The object of the meeting was to pay for labor on the
Glaoier Stream work and also the regular monthly salaries.
The bills after being Oked by the Finance Committee were
read as follows:-
S.M. Graff $ 272.35
Robert Guest 20.00
City Express 1.50
W.E.Root,P.M. 10.38
J.H.Romig 50.00
J.H.Romig 8.33
Robert Guest 150.00
Robert Guest(F):-:50.00
Julian H.Reed 50.00
Julian H.Reed 8.33
n.L.James Jr. $
Carl Huff
Ellis Julian
Wm.H.W111ingham
S.F.Parker
Jas.Robinson
J /Everhardy
Tom MoConety
Chas.Crawford
8.33
13.65
93.60
15.60
8.45
122.20
179.36
178.20
46.85
!DO'WloiJJl1an:.:..C:b&..:t'o~d;lieaondeaYb1:l00Wilc11m&n Graef moved
that the said bills be paid and the Clerk draw warrants for same
At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye" and it
was so:r,ordered.
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Mr.S.O.Morford presented to the Counoil an Ord1nance,
"Granting to S.M. Graff the right to establish and maintain a
Telephone System in the Town of Seward~. Mayor Hoben ordered
that same be left over until the next regular meeting of the
Council.
On motion of Counoilman Cotter seoonded by Counoilman
Whittemore the Counoil then adjourned.
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The meeting was called to order at 8 P.M.by Mayor Hoben and
all members were present except Counoilman Graff.
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The minuets of the regular meeting held July 15th,1918,and
the minuets of t~e special meeting held July 29th,1918,were read
and approved.
A communication was read from :Mr.J.P.Murphy,wherein he stated
that the City owed him $ 150.00 for the use of his piledriver, for
a period of two months. Councilman Cotter seoonded by Counoilman
Whittemore moved that same be referred to the Glacier stream Comm-
itte for approval. Motion oarried.
A communioation from Dr.Romig was read,whioh contained a
statement for the oare of Mrs.C.Vital amounting to $ 148.Z5.The
communication futher stated that Mrs.Vital was in poor financial
ciroumstances and urged that the City assist her under these
conditions, also that she was anxious to return to the states to
har son.After much discussion Counoilman Cotter seconded by Counc-
ilman Whittemore moved that tha matter be referred to the Finance
Committee. Motion oarried.
Counoilman Lucas suggested that in any future oases of this
kind the Health Office should confer with the ]layor in regard to
to the expense and the disposition of the expense.
A communication was read from Mr.S.Lundblad asking that his
name be cut from the deliquent tax list,statin[ that there had
been an error made in the taxation.After-discussing this matter
it was deoided that no error had been made. Councilman Cotter
seconded by Councilman Whittemore moved that the matter be layed
on the table and should Mr.Lundblad desire any futher action, it
oould come before the Board of Equalization. Motion oarried.
The Bond of City Treasurer Romig was presented to the Counoil
for approval. Councilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Whittemore
moved that same be referred to the Finance Committee for verifi-
oation and filed. Motion carried.
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An Ordinance entitled" An Ordinance granting to S.M. Graff
the right to establish and maintain a Telephone System in the Town
of Seward" was read for its first reading. After a general discuss-
ion on this matter Counoilman Whittemore seoonded by Councilman
Cotter,moved that the Ordinanoe pass its first reading,and that
said Ordinance be referred to the Street Committee and for said
Committee to bring in any recomondations neoessary.At the oall of
the roll all members present voter" aye" and it was so ordered.
Counoilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Whittemore moved
that the Health Office be instructed to oonfer with Mrs.C.Vital
and offer her suffioient transportation to reaoh her son in the
States,and the Clerk be instructed to draw Warrant for such amount
needed.At the caJl of the roll all members present voted II aye"
and it was so ordered.
The bills after being Oked by the Finanoe Committee were read
as follows:-
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Brown & Hawkins $ 4.80
Gateway Pub.Co. 108.40
Seward Drug.Co. 2.25
J.H.Romig,M.D. 76.00
S.O.Morford 5.00
Gateway Pub.Co. 3.00
Seward Steam Laundry2.50
Alfred Madson 2.40
Seward General Hospital $
J.L.Graef
Alaska.Transfer Company
Seward Water & Power Co.
Seward Light & Power Co.
Alaska Electric Company
Nels Winters
Chas. Crawford
70.00
9.61
1,034.85
102.50
35.60
6.00
72.00
20.00
Councilman Cotter seconded by Counoilman Whittemore moved
that said billa be paid and warrants be drawn for same.At the call
of the roll all members present voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
Councilman Cotter of the School Committee reported that the
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Minuets of meeting of August 5th.oontinued.
shingles for the Sohool House Roof had arrived. Councilman Lucas
seoonded by Councilman Whittemore moved that the r~port be aocep
ted. Motion carried.
Mayor Hoben stated that the lumber to board up the Wing
Dams would be available in two days.
Counoilman Crawford of the Street Committe~ireported that
he had been working on the Glaoier Stream above the Brownell Hom
and had suoceeded in turming the stream.Counoilman Cotter second
ed by Councilman ~~ittemore moved that the report be accepted.
Motion oarried.
Councilman Graef reported that the material for the water
conneotion between the Seward Water and Power Company and the
Seward Light and Power Company had arrived and work would start
just as soon as the Glacier Stream would permit.Counoilman Cotte
seconded by Counoilman Whittemo~e moved the report be aooepted.
Motion carried.
Councilman Whittemore seconded by Councilman Cotter moved
that the Clerk be instructed to write Dr.Daggett in regard to
the guard ralling:,around his property on Broadway and WaShington
Streets, advising the bad oondition same is in. Motion carried.
There being no futher business to come before ;he Counoil
on motion of Councilman Cotter aeconded by Councilman Whittemore
the Counoil adjourned until the next regular meeting.
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Minutes of the Reeular Meeting of the Se~ard
City COemcil held August 19, 1918.
The meetine; '.~..>s caEed to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor
Hoben and all members were present.
The minubs of the regular meeting held August 5, 1918,
were read and approved.
The minl-ltea of the Board of Equalization of tJle Town of
Seward '!Iere read and correction made in ree;ard to Mr. Lundblad,
being personal1y before the Board of Equalization, 1'1hich cor-
rection \'Ias made. Co,-mcilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman
Graef, moved the minutes be approved as corrected. At the call
of the roll all members voted "aye" and it '.'Ia>3 so ordered.
The Ordinanoe, grantine; to S. M. Graff, his heirs or as-
signs, the right to establish and rtJair.tair. a te]epLone system
in the Town of Se'.''lard then came up for diacussion.
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Counci lman Whittemore on the Comrr,i ttee to bring in recom-
mendations upon said Ordinance, stated tha.t a few chane-es in
the Ordiance were necessary, calling attention to the life of
the Ordinance which cOoJ,ld on~ y be for a period of t''lenty years
in acoordance with the Territorial laws of Al:iska instead of
t\'lenty-five years, as sti:ited in the preHent Crdinance. He also
stated th3t there should be no poles on Broad'Nay and that the
passing of the ordinanoe at this time 'Nol~id only Bue;gest to the
peop] e the City CO;1no i l' a view on the matter, the Bcure would
neoessarily have to be presented to the people at some future
election. After a generCl.I discussion as to the best method of
p,)t,tine; the ordina.noe before the Council, Counci Iman Whi t: emore,
seconded by Coemci J !Ian Lucas, moved th".t said ordinance be plac-
ed on its second reading, seotion by section. At the call of
the roll all memben\ present voted "aye" except CounoUman Graff,
who was not voting, and it was so ordered.
After reading Section 1 Co'_mc1;man Cotter, seconded by
Counoilman Whittemore, moved thbt the life of the ordinanoe, as
read, t''1enty-five years be c.J.t and in8ert the term "t""ent.y years"
in lieu thereof, to conform with the territorial laws of Alaska,
and also that the followin~ clause be in~erted in said section
"save and except that no pole-lines shall be estal)] ished for
telephone service over Broadway (formerly Fourth Avenue) of said
Town of Se,vard between Jefferson Street and Railvlay Avenue as
now established, other than what are necessary and required for
the orossin~: of Broad~'ay on the lines of the strf,eta of oaid
Town of Seward". At the call of the roll a11 fi,embers present
voted "aye" except COUnOilllian Graff,','lho was not voting, and it
was so ordered.
Section 2 was read and Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
C'')lmci~:[an Cotter, moved that said seotion be adopted as read.
At the call of the roll all members voted "aye" excevt Counoil-
man Graff, who was not voting, and it \'las 60 ordered.
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Seotion 3 was read and after sowe discLldsion, as to ',',hat
the term of "reasonable direction" included, Counoilman Cotter
moved the adoption of Seotion 3 as read. Motion'las seconded I)Y
Councilman ',Bli ttefliore. At the cal i 0 f the roll all members vot-
ed "aye" except Councilman Graff, ~ho was not voting, and it was
so ordered.
Section 4 was read. Councilman Cotter moved the adoption
of Section 4 1:1S read. Motion 'Has seconded by Councilman Lucas.
At the oall of the roll all members voted "aye" exoept Counci1man
Graff, who was not voting, and it was so ordered.
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SecU.on 5 was read. Councilmon Lucas moved that the fol-
101'lTin~ clal~8e be inserted in said section to read as follows:
"Provided that reasonable di1.i~ence shall be required in the
moving of such building or buildings under said 'Nires." Motion
was seconded by Councilman Cotter. At the call of the roll all
memberi:l voted "aye" excepted Councilma.n Graff, who was not vot-
ing, and it '".as so ordered.
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Section 6 "Tas read. Councilman Co~ter, seconded by Coun-
cilman Whittemore, moved that Section 6 be adopted as read. At
the call of the roll all members voted "aye" except Councilman
Craff, who was not voting, and it was so ordered.
Sect i on 7 'ns then read. Co,mcil'ian Lucas stated that the
rates to be charged should be definitely stated in this section.
A general discussion folloNed on this topic. Council~an Cotter
then stated that the ordi nance cO'l:.d not be in full force from
date of final p3.S8aC;e by the City Counci 1, and same could not
be in full force until the ordinance had been adopted by the
people at a re~ular eJ ection. An a:nended section to said or-
dinance was read. r.ouncilman Cotter, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, moved that the new section (7) as read, be adopted,
and that the old section be cut. At the call of the roll all
members preaent voted "aye" except CounciJmanGraff, who was not
voting, and i.t "laB so ordered.
Councilman Cotter, of the School Committee, reported that
the schoolhouse roof had been completedi also that some old tin
had be~n sold to B. Story amounting to ~lO.OO. He also stated
that the balance of the tin was not s'-lit.able for the roof on
the fire hall and that the AlaBka Transfer Company ,....ould pur-
chase the balance a.nd make settlement at some futllre date.
Council man Lucas, seconded by Councilman Graff, moved that the
report be adopted. Motion ca.rried.
Councilman Graff moved that the bill paid Brosius & Noon
in the amolmt of $488.10 be accepted, same was paid by the
Clerk on verbal notice. At the call of the roll a.ll members
voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
Counei Ima.n Whittemore spoke in re~ard to '.'later protection
hydrants, stating that the hydrants had been given no attention
to date and that same should have immediate attention. Mayor
Hoben also spoke in regard to the hydrant in the Cliff Addition,
stating that same should be removed closer to to\'ln. Councilman
Cotter, seconded by Counci1man Whittemore, moved t.hat the Water
Committee be instructed to confer with the Water Company and
insist that suoh needed work, or repairs, be done at once and,
if same shou'd not receive attention, the Committee to have pow-
er to prooeed with the work and tbe cost of said work '.'/ou'd be
deducted from the re(';ular monthlY'Hter bill. At the eall of
the roll all members voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
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The bills, after being a.K.'d by the Finance Committee,
were read as follows:
J. L. Graef..............$112.05
Brosius & Noon........... 3.67
COtfficilman Whit.temore, seconded by Councilman Cotter, mov-
ed th:it said billsbe paid and the Clerk instructed to draw war-
rants for 8~ne. At the call of the roll all members voted "aye"
and it was so ordered.
A communication from the Fi.re Department was read, request-
ing th3t the city purchase a Sirene whistle, new hose cart and
to have the old hose sled repaired for '.'linter use. A general
discllssion follovl'ed. on this matter. Councilman Cotter, seconded
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by Counci Iman Whi tternore, waved that the matter be referred to
the Fire COllilni ttee ,."ii th pO,~e r to act. At tile call of the roll
all members l1resent voted "i:l.ye" and it 'Nas so ordered.
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CO'.illci 1man Whittemore introd!lced a Resolution to be made
rart of the minutes of the regular meeting held .Td y 1, 1918,
same to be added to the minutes of said m~eting. Motion was
seconded by COcillci 1man Graff. At the call of the roll all mem-
bers voted "aye" and it WELt:! so ordered.
Councilman Graef, of the Fire Committee, reported that the
pipes at the "Key" were in very bad condi tion and th::1.t the same
ws.s trlle at various other places. Ylayor Hoben advised that this
matter 'Nas up to the Fire Committee and the Fire Chief.
Fire Chief Guest then reported that he would start im'esti-
gating all pipes and flues on the fir8t of 8e[.'tember, 1918.
Councilman Graef suggested that more fire protection be
given the San Juan Fishing and Packing Company. He stated that
a pipe cOllld be laid on the surface from the new machine shops
to the San Juan plant and same would have sufficient grade to
prove successful. Much di6cussion fa] lowed on this matter but
no action was taken.
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Councilman Graef asked for a permit to do some excavating
in the alJey in the rear of his building on Fourth AVentle. Coun-
cilman Cotter, seconded by Counci Iman Whi ttemore, moved that l'er-
mission be granted for such work. At the call of the roll all
members voted "aye" and it NaB 80 ordered.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
on motion of Councilman Cotter, eeconded by Councilman Graff,
the Council adjourned until the next regular meeting.
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Minuets of the Special MeetinB of the Seward City
Council held August 20th.1918
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The meeting was called to order at 8 P.M.by Mayor Hoben
and all members were present except Councilman Graef and Counci1-
Luoas.
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The object of the meeting was to establish the Levy for
the Year 1918.
After the Counoil had thoroughly diHcus~ed all matters in
this regard,Councllman Cotter moved a resolution" That the levy
for the year 19l8 be placed at 16 mills on the dollar" Motion was
seconded by Councilman Graff.At the call of the roll all members
present voted "aye" and it ''\las 60 ordered.
On motion the Counoil then adjourned.
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Minuets of the regular meeting of the Seward City
Council held September,2nd.1918
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The meeting was oalled to order at 8 P.M.by Mayor Hoben and
all members were present exoept Councilman Graff.
The minuets of the regular meeting held August 19th.1918
1 were read and approved.
The minuets of the Speoial Meeting held. Augus t 20th.1918
were also read and. approved.
The bills after being O'Ked by the Finanoe Committee were
read as follows:-
Seward Light and Power Co.
J.H.Romig,M.D.
Nels Winters
J.J.Patton
Chas. Ems wiler
Chas.Crawford
Chas. Crawford
Chas.Crawford
Chas.Crawford
Robert Guest ( Fire Roll)
Seward Water and Power Co.
Alaska Eleotric Company
Bank of Seward
Seward Sawmill Company
S.O.Morford
39.70 Gateway Pub.Co.
80.00 Alaska Transfer
87.60 Brown & Hawkins
94.20 Seward Drug Co.
31.20 J.D.Vicquery
31.20 J.L.Graef
31.20 Julian H.Reed
21. 60 J .H.Romig
100.00 J.B.Romig
20.00 L.L.James Jr.
102.50 Robert Guest
6.00 Robert Guest
10.00 Julian H.Reed
73.80 Julian H.Reed
5.00
586.60
Co.248.20
7.00
1.00
9.00
45.52
25.00
50.00
8.33
8.33
50.00
150.00
50.00
8.33
Counoilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Whittemore moved
that the said bills be paLl and the Clerk be instructed to draw
Warrants for same.At the oall of the roll all members present
voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
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Counoilman Cotter stated that he desired to go on record
as stating that he was not in favor of having the City pay any
more of Mrs.C.Vitals DR.Bills,as the City health Officer had been
instruoted to offer Mrs.Vital transportation to the States.
Councilman Cotter futher stated that he thought the City had done
all that was possible to be done.
Counoilman Whittemore also expressed his opinion as above
stated.
Counoilman Lucas stated Mrs.Vital's oase to the Counoil
ani futher stated that it was the City's duty to care for Mrs.
Vital,while in this oondition.He also said it would be possible
to secure aid from the Territorial Funds set aside for this
purpose.
Mayor Hoben then appointed a Special Committee, consisting
of Counoilman Whittemore to oonfer with the United States Marshal
to take the matter up with the Terr~tory and try in some manner
to despose of the oase.
Councilman Graef of the Fire Committee reported that he
had oonferred with Mr.Ballaine of the Water Company ani was advis d
that a hydrant would be removed from the Luoas residenoe and re-
placed at Broadway and Washington Streets.A general discussion
followed on the matter.
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Counoilman Whittemore moved that the Chief of Police be
instructed to confer with the Water Companyand to have the hyd-
rant at the Northern corner and the one at the foot of Adams
Street, replaced. At the Call of the roll all members present
voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
The matter of the guard railing around Dr.Daggett's porp-
erty OJ:l Broadway an.i Washington..:Streets came up for disoussion.
Councilman Whittemore seconded by Counoilman Lucas moved that
the Street Committee be instructed to remove and repair said
Guard Railing an.i at the oall of the roll all members present
voted" aye" and it was so ordered.
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Minuets of the meeting of September 2nd.1918,contlnued.
The matter of Water Hydrants again came up for disoussion,
but no more aotion was taken than before stated.
Attorney Morford stated that he would also see the Water Co.
on the matter of hydrants and urge that immediate aotion be taken
in putting in new hydrants.
Councilman Whittemore then moved that the meeting be posponed
until 8 o'clook P.M. on September 3rd.1918.Motion was seconded
by Councilman Luoas and carried.
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Minuets of the meeting of the Seward City Council held on the 1 1 ;.~
3rd.day of September 1918,which was a continunation of the regularL ~ ~
meetin5 held September 2nd,1918.
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The meeting was called to order at 8 P.M. by Mayor Hoben and
all members were present except Councilman Graff.
The Minuets of the meeting held September 2nd.1918 were read
and approved.
Councilman Whittemore spoke in regard to payments of taxes
for the year 1918,stating that the notice published to the affeot
that the taxes would be due in two,payments,was published in erro .
He also stated that the taxes should become due in one payment fo
the our rant year,as the City at this time was in debt.A general
discussion then followed.
Councilman Lucas then introduced and moved the passage of th
following resolution " Be It RESOLVED by the common council of
the City of Seward,Alaska,that the taxes for the year 1918,shall
be made in one payment and that said taxes shall beoome due and
payable on the 15th. day of November 1918 and that the Clerk be
instruoted to prepare and publish a NOTICE to this effect "Motion
was seoonded by Councilman Whittemore and at the Call of the roll
a~l members present voted "aye" and the Mayor declared the res-
olution adopted.
Counoilman Whi.ttemore was excused at 8.20 P.M. for a short
period.
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Mayor Hoben then spoke in regard to the deliquent tax roll
for the year 1917,stating that same,as had been publiShed was
incorreot and it would be necessary in his opinion to republish
same, before presenting to the District Court for order of sale.
City Attorney James also spoke on the matter and advised tho.
same be republished.
Councilman Graef then introduced and moved the passage of th
following resolution " BE IT RESOLVED by the common oounoil of
the City of Seward,Alaska,that the Municipal Clerk publish the
deliquent tax roll for the year 1917,and a notice in the Seward
Gateway,(a newspaper of general oiroulation in the Town of Seward
bnceaiweek'fortfour 00tisec1.ltive weeke~begiIln1hg the 5th.day of
September. 1918, that the deliquent tax roll of real.personal and
special assessments,for the year 1917,of the Town of Seward,
Territory of Alaska,has been oompleted and is open for publio
inspection at the office of the Municipal Clerk in the basement
of the Bank of Seward, on: the oo:rner'~of Broadway and Adams Streets
in the said ~own of Seward,and that on the 5th. day of November
1918, the said deliquent tax roll will be presented to the Distric
Court for the Third Judicial Division of the Territory of A&aska
at Valdez therein, for adjustment and order of sale"motion wa~
seconded by Councilman Cotter and at the call of the roll all
members present voted "aye" and the Mayor declared the rssolutio
adopted.
The Telephone Ordinance oame up for its thir:i reading anJ
was rec:.d by the Clerk.
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Councilman Graef then stated that he did not care to app-
rove the said ordinance, as no. established rates were stated the -
ein.He also stated that the Electric Light Ordinance was present
to the Counoil with stated rates. thus allowing the Council to
vote intellingenly.
Councilman Whittemore spOke in regard to the ordinance stat
ing that he looked at the matter different ffom that of the Elec -
ric Light Franchise as this Ordinanoe would be presented to the
people,whereas the Electrio Light Franchise was not.
The matter of reasonable rates came up for discussion and
City Attorney James stated that the term reasonable rates grante
to the applicant power to raise the Telephone rates at his dis-
cresaion.He futher stated that it would be equitable and just
to h",ve the Telephone rates inserted in said orJ.inance.
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After much discussion councilman Lucas moved that the conside _
ation.adoption or rejection of sail ordinance,be put over until
the next regular meeting of the Councilat which time the applican
will be requested to submit rates to be incorporated in sai~
ordinanoe.Motion was seconded by Councilman Whittemore and at the
call of the roll all members present voted "aye" and it was so
ordered.
Attorney Morford stated that he had seen Mr.Ba~laine of the
Water Company in regard to the hydrants.Mr.Ballaine stating that
the hydrant at the foot of Adams Street was in good condition and
that they would arrange to put in a hydrant at the Northern Corne .
Mayor Hoben stated that the Water Main on 3rd.avenue had been
disoonneoted for the past 50 days and no effort was being made to
repair same.He futher stated that with this main disconnected onl
left one line of pipe running into town.
Councilman Graef of the Fire Committee then stated that he
would take the matter up with the Water Company.
Counoilman Graef reported the hydrant at the foot of Adams
Srteet in good condition.
The Bills after being Oked by the Finance Com!i:',ittee were read'
as follows.
Chas.Leohner
Tom McConety
Tom McConety
$ 5.00
21.60
141.90
Seward Light and Power Co.$ 45 41
Jas.Robinson $15.60
Jas.Robmnson 99.45
Councilman Cotter seconded by Counoilman Graef moved that the
saij bills be paid and that the clerk draw warrants for same.At
the call of the roll all members present voted"'ye" and it was
so ordered.
On motion the Council then adjourned.
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Minuets of the meeting of the Seward City Counoil
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The meeting was called to order at 8 P.M.by Mayor Hoben
and all members were present exoept Councilman Graff and Whitte-
more.
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The minuets of the previous meeting were read and approved.
A communication was read from Mr.Robert Ashland,wherein he
protested on the taxes assessed against his Laubner Addition
property, also against his personal Tax.After a discussion on the
matter Counoilman Cotter seconded by Counoilman Crawford moved
that the oommunioation befiled and no action taken. Motion carrie
A communication was read from Mr.Elmer Safe,wl:l.el'e1n he
asked about the old machinery on Railroad Avenue,also aSKing that
same be shipped to him at Seattle. Councilman Crawford stated that
said machinery was sold at public auotion last year,as it had
been declared a public nuisance and an obstruction ~o traffic.
Councilman Cotter seconded by Councilman' Lucas moved that the
Clerk be instructed to write Mr.Safe full details on the matter,
and to obtain a Clipping of the notioe published in the Gateway
with regard to said machinery. Motion oarried.
The Telephone Ordinance then cane up for discussion.
Councilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Luoas moved to defer any
aotion until the next regular meeting of the Council,as Mr. Graff
was unable owing to the f~ood. At the oall of the roll all mem-
bers present voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
The bills after being Oked by the Finance Committee were
read as follows:-
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Chas.Crawford $'
Councilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Graef moved that
the said bill be paid and the Clerk draw Warrant for same.
At the oall of the roll all members present "vote "aye" and it
was so ordered.
Councilman Graef presented a request for a light in the
the alley way between the Branch Building and the key. After a
general discussion Councilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Lucas
moved that the report of the Corr.mittee be aocepted. At the call
of the roll all members present voted "aye" and it was so ordered
Counoilman Lucas requested that a light be placed inthe
oenter of t':e Third Avenue Bridge,and after diso1i.ssion he was
oonvinoed that a light had been installed at this point.
The matter of Mrs.C.Vital again came up for disoussion.
Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman Cotter moved that the ole k
confer with Dr.Romig and U.S.~arshall Evans,also to get a written
statement from Dr. Romig regarding the case and then take up the
matter with Judge Brown of this Division. At the call of the roll
all members present voted "aye" and it was 60 ordered.
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The matter of S.Lundblad's deliquent tax was called to the
Council's attention by Councilman Graef.A discussion fOllowed,but
no aotion was taken.
On motion the Council then adjourned,
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The rneetin~ w~s ca:;ed to order at 8:00 P.~. by Ex-Officio
Mayor Graff and'""alJ ce'.mcilrr1en were f)rese:1t excer.t Conncilrnan
Lucas.
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The illin;-ltes of the previo_,s meetiy g i,vere rehd and sl'l'rnved.
A communic ,tion 'N~S read from ~.)I-lncilman Lucas, 'NL1erein he
asked for leave of absence for a period of three months. Coun-
cilman Co~ter, secon~ed by Co~ncilman Graef, moved th~t the re-
quest be gr~nted. Motion c~rried.
A comn'l-lnication '.vas read frorr the Burroughs Addine; Machine
Co., Juneau Eranch, sti:lting tIn.t ~6.40 interest 'IVdS stil:i. due
from the City of Se\v':trd on their addinc; !r,achine contract. A dis-
cusBion follo'ved on the :natter to the effect thf:1t thei l' repre-
sentative, E. S. He'.vitt, agreed to sell s'iid adcHIIe; ,r;achine and
accept a future paYl11ent for s::uoe. Said ae;r,c;e,nent "Ias made '!lith
fornler City Clerk Poehlman. Councilman Cotter, seconded by
Councilman 1~hitterDore, moved tlia.t the Clerk be instructed to an-
swer said corn!l!Lmic3tion stating detailB of purchase of machine.
:,:oti~n c'irried.
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reading and "l:id read by the Clerk by title only. CounciJman Cot-
t.er, seconded by Councilman Whi'"temore, moved that said ordi-
n&noe come up for f1na1 [lassage. At tJie call of the roll all
mem:')ers present voted "aye" and the i.layor declared tile ordirlance
adopt ed.
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COlmci [me.n T!:.'hi t'.e.nore, secoD,led by Councilman Cotter, mO'Tcd
the .:)ases2;e of the fOI- o'.';ing resolt;,tion: "BE IT HESOLVED by the
CO~ll:non COI.mcil of tile T _,wn o.f Se'.'l5-rd, Alaska, that tIle terri tOl'ial
election, to be held Tuesday, lJovember 5, :1.918, be held at the
City Hal}, and also th3t the Clerk be aclthorized to l:,ubliHh the
necessary notice in connection with said elec~ion." At the call
of the roll 0.1: members present voted "aye" and it was so order-
ed.
COLillcil:nan Cot~er, seconded by COl1Dcilman v.rhi',~;emore, moved
th3t the fol1oN1ng be ljj,3.ced on the Election Bo:,rd:
(1111'8. Ellsworth
JUDGES----,-------- (Dr. Sloan
(George Phelps
CLERKS------------(Mrs. A. H. McNeer
(Mios Sylvia Sexton
Motion c:uried.
The bill,. after being OK'd by the Finance Committee, were
read as follows:
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M. A. Horner-----------------$ 5.00
Charles Emswiler-------------$ 30.00
Gatew:..y Pllolishing Co.-------$496.10
W: E: Root, P08tmaster----- --j 13.66
A~ab~a Transfer CO.----------1297.50
J. H. Romig, 2. D.-----------0108.00
Brosius & Noon---------------~ l~ .35
Robert Gueat, Fire Chief-----~ 20.00
Alaska Electrio Co.----------~ 6.00
C')""-rd C' -~l"o Co "" 13 80
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J. L. Graef------------------! 13.35
8e'HE>rd w::;,ter & Power Co.----.-..;,102.50
r","" rd Dr'-::r Co .... 3]-
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Sew~rd Li~ht & Power CO.-----~152.~7
Charles Cr~~ford-------------~ 23.40
Charles Cr~~ford-------------~ 40.80
Ch~r~es Emswiier-------------$ 9.60
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Minutes of the ~e~tiDg of October 7, 1918,
c,:;nt inl-1ed.
Nels Winters--------------$l26.00
Char1e 8 Crawfo rd---- -,---- --g120. 00
Robert Guest--------------'ii'15C.00
Robert Guest--------------$ 50.00
J. H. Romig---------------$ 50.00
J. H. Romig---------------$ 8.33
J. H. Reed----------------~ 50.00
J. H. Reed----------------~i. 8.33
L. L. James, Jr.---------- 8.33
Wm. H. Whitt1esey--------- 500.00
Councilman Cotter, seconded by Counci.1man Gra.ef, moved that
said bills be paid and the Clerk draw warrants for same. At
the call of the roll all members present voted "aye" and it was
so ordered.
Councilman ~~ittemore then spoke in regard to the Mrs. C.
Vital case. He stated that the case had been personally pre-
sented to the Covernor and that the expenses incurred could
probably be paid by the Territorial Indigent Fund. He also
moved thbt the Clerk prel:,are a st:ttement of bills paid and for-
ward same to the Governor, also to ascertain if a ILlture allow-
ance could be arranSed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Cot-
ter and carried.
Councilman Graef presented a re'1uest for lights to be
placed along the walkway North of the Governlnent cottages. Af-
ter a discussion on this matter Councilman Cotter, seconded by
Councilman Whittemore, moved that the matter be placed in the
hands of the Light Committee with power to act. At the call of
the rol) all members present voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
On motion of Councilman Cotter, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the COlillcil adjourned until the next regular meeting
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rUnuet ~ of the Adj ot:.rned 1:eeting of the
2,e'.'Vird C01lil,on GounciJ h::ld October 21st.J.918.
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As the ~..L.iyor d.nd 'eha President vf tLc Council ',"/ere both
absent the Council o::.J.j oUlT,ed unt il the next regular mC8ting
be held November 4th.lS18.
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Minuets of the meeting of the Seward City Counoil
held November,4th.1918.
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The meeting was oalled to order at 8P'M.by Mayor Hoben and
all members were present except Councilman Lucas,
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The minuets of the meeting held October 7th.1918 were read
and approved. also the minuets of the adjour~ed meeting held Oot.
21st.1918,wre read and approved.
A comsunication was read from the Luthern Aid Sooiety of
Seward, requesting that the lots belonging to the Luthern Church
be exempted from taxation. Councilman Cotter seoonded by Counoil-
man Graff moved that inasmuoh as this question had been deoided
in other caae8,that the Clerk be in8tructed to advise said Sooiet
by letter that the taxation on said lots would not be waived.
Motion carried.
The Clerk presented a request for Mrs.Ellsworth and George
Phelps asking thatthey be disoharged from the Election Board.
Councilman Whittemore seconded b~ Councilman Cotter moved that
same be granted. Motion oarried.
Councilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Graff moved that
Mr.Almy be appointed to fill the vaoancy caused by 'Mrs.Ellsworth's
resignation and that Mr.J.O.Patton be appointed to fill the vao-
anoy caused by George Phelps resignation. At the call of the roll
all members present voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
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T:le City Clerk by request of L.L.Tames.Jr.City Attorney
presented Mr. James's resignation as City Attorney. Councilman
Graff seconded~by Counoilman Whittemure moved that the City
Attorneys resignation be aoc,pted. Motion carried.
The bills after being Oked by the finance Committee we~e
read as follows:
J.H.Romig $ 50.00 J.H.Romig $ 8.33
Robert Guest 150.00 Robert Guest 150.00
J.H.Reed 50.00 J.H.Reed 8.33
L.L.James 8.33 Nels Winters 62.40
Jas.Robinson 19.20 Jack Stotko 24.00
Tom Murphy 4.20 Chas.Crawford 4Q.00
Brosioun Noon 100.88 J.A.Nelson 18.75
F.J.Cotter 171.50 Seward Light & P.Co 248.33
Seward Drug Co. 3.35 J.H.RomigM.D. 86.00
Seward Light & P.C141.55 J.H.Romig 1.61
W.E.ROOT 2.00 Seward Sawmill Co. 12.35
Gateway Pub.Co 14.70 J.L.Greaf 148.33
M.A.Horner 5.00 Chas.Emswiler 35.00
Alaska Tr.Co. 32.40 Seward Water & P.Co 102.50
SO Morford 10.00 Alaska Electric Co 9.00
Bank of Seward 20.00 Robert Guest(fire roll 20.00
Seward Sohool Board..... ...... .......... ........500.00
" " ". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500. 00
" " ". . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,700.00
Counoilman Graff seconded by Counoilman Cotter moved that
the said bill be paid anu the clerk be instruoted to draw warrant
for same. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye"
and it was so ordered.
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Counoilman Graef reported that the water connection between
the Seward Water and Power Company and the Seward Light and Power
Companyhad been completed and that same should prove very val-
uable in case of fires.
Counoilman Graff seconded by Councilman Cotter moved that
the report just made by the Speoial Oommittee be accepted and tha
the Oommittee also be disoharged. Motion oarried.
Councilman Graef also reported the the Water Pipe Line on
Third Avenue was still olosed. A ~isoussion then followed on
this matter and Counoilman Graef stated that he would see the
Water Company again on the matter.
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Minuets of meeting held November 4th. continued.
Councilman Graff reported that the Syrene (fire) had been
ordered by wire on Ootober 16th.IS1B and that same should soon
arrive. He futher stated that the tower was ready to be placed.
The matter of a nightwatchman then came up and a disoussion
followed on the matter. Councilman Graff seoonded by Councilman W
hittemore moved that Mr.Nels Winters be appointed as nightwatohma
at;asalary of $ 125.00 per.month,salary to begin not later than
December Ist.1918 or before if the Fire Chief deemed it neccessar
to have his services.At the call of the roll all members present
voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
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Counoilman Graff introduoed and moved the passage of the
following resolution; "BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of
the Town of Seward that the Clerk be instruoted to draw three
warrants in favor of the Seward Sohool Board,two in the amount
of t 500.00 each and one for $ 700.00 thus completing the Sohool
Board allotment for the year~ Councilman Whittemore seconded
the above resolution. At the call of the roll all members present
voted "aye" and it was so ordered.
On' motion of Counoilman Graff seconded by Councilman Cotter
the Council then adjourned.
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~inuete of the regular meeting of the Seward
City Counoil held Deoember 2nd. ISla.
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The meeting was oalled to order at a P.M.by Mayor Hoben
and all members were present exoept Counoilman Luoas.
The minuets of the regular meeting held November 4th.1918
were read and approved.
The Bills after being Oked by the Finanoe Committee were
read as follows:-
Julian H.Reed $ 50.00
Robert Guest 50.00
J.H.Romig 50.00
Brosious & Noon 51.04
Robert Guest(F.Roll20.00
J.M.Solan,M.D. 5.00
Bank of Seward 10.00
J.L.Greaf 9.75
S.O.Morford 5.00
Robert Guest,Fire Chief(Dep't salary for servioes
the Broaious and Noon fi re ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Julian H. Reed
Robe rt Gueat
Nela Winters
Seward L.& P.Co.
Seward W.&.P.Co.
Alaska Tr.Co.
Chas.Crawford
Alaska ~leotrio Co.
$ 8.33i
150.00
66.6
147.45
l02.5
39.9
79.25
6.00
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40.00
Counoilman Crawford seoonded by Counoilman Graef moved th
the said bills be paid and that the Clerk be inatruoted to draw
warrants for aame and at the call of the roll all members present
voted W aye wand it was so ordered.
Counoilman Graff of the Fire Committee then reported that
Fire Syrene had arrived and that .ame was in good oondition,he
also .tated that very probably it would be within the next ten
days.
A general diaoussion then followed on the Influenza
Epedimio and the good work being performed by the Seward Board
of Health.
On motion of Counoilman Graff seoonded by Councilman
Cotter the Counoil then adjourned until the next regular meeting.
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Minuets of the regular meeting of the
Seward city Counoil held Deoember 16th 1918.
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The meeting was called to orJer at 8 P.M.by Mayor Hoben
and all members were present except Councilman Graff and Lucas.
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The minuets of the meeting held December 2nd 1918 were read
anJ approved.
The bills were read as follows anJ OkeJ by the Finance
Committee.
H. E. Carleton
Joseph Wilson
Seward Drug Co.
Martin Lanning
$ 52.00 Seward Board of Health $166.7
60.00 Jim Clinton.............. 7.5
1.20 Andrew Beck............. 35.0
35.00 Seward Drug Company.....llO.7
Counoilman Crawford seconded by Councilman Whittemore moved
that the said billa be paid and the Clerk be instructed to draw
Warrants for same anJ at the call of the roll all members present
voted" aye" and it was so ordered.
Councilman Graef reported that the Water Pipe Line on 3rd
avenue had been connected.
Fire Chief Guest reported that 4 hydrants had been frozen
and the he had succeeded in thawing out all but one,whioh would
also soon be thawed.
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The Fire Committee reported that the Syrene would be in
working order in the next few days.
The Clerk presented the question as to the Judges and
21erks of the election board being paid an &4dittonal fee of
~ 5.00 for services rendered during the last eleotion. A dis-
cussion followed on the matter and it was decided that the partie
should present individual billsfor the amount in question.
A suggestion was presented from Councilman Graff that the
street lights should be ol,.ned and by Joing so same would prove
to make a better light. The matter 'was referred to the Light
Committee.
On motion of Councilman Cotter seconded by Councilman
Whi ttemore the Council then adjourned until t'-e next regular
m<;eting.
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